The Burnout Scale

Only de-identified score numbers are released to Sledgehammer for the purposes of assessing the impact of implemented burnout measures or detecting changes in overall levels of staff burnout.

The Burnout Scale : Sledgehammer

This scale is designed to provide an indication of how burnt-out you are. For each question indicate from the 4 options how much that burnout sign has been affecting you. Note that while these signs indicate burnout, they can also indicate other health issues, so regardless of your burnout score it's important you seek professional advice.

I have a sinking feeling, or feel apprehensive before work.*
I use alcohol, or other drugs, to de-stress after work.*
Feeling usually emotional or teary.*
Thinking less clearly.*
Doubting your skills and abilities.*
Procrastinating.*
Feeling no joy or interest in work.*
Being less patient than usual.*
Having difficulty sleeping.*
Feeling no hope about life or work.*
Finding decision-making difficult, or second guessing yourself.*
Turning up to work late, or taking days off for no particular reason.*
Being more irritable, angry or frustrated than usual.*
Increased use of "escape" activities to provide distraction from struggles, such as TV or computer games.*
Interactions with clients resulting in complaints.*
If you don't have clients, consider patients, students, or other regular interactions from your primary role.
Making more mistakes than usual.*
Feeling your contribution is unrecognised.*
Feeling exhausted a lot of the time.*
Withdrawing and avoiding socialising.*
Feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities.*
Feeling cynical.*
Loss of empathy.*
A feeling of detachment.*
Feelings of guilt.*
Reduced concentration.*
Feeling unmotivated.*
Doubting your ability to improve your current situation.*
Feeling less efficient than usual.*
Feeling that what you do makes little or no difference.*
Change in physical symptoms such as increased headaches, gastrointestinal upset, or reduced appetite.*
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Have you attended any previous workshops with Dr Amy Imms?*
If so, please indicate the names/topics of those workshops you attended.
Name*
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The Burnout Scale : Sledgehammer

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